Narrative of Resolution:
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Resolution to authorize the award to and execution of a contract with Chianis + Anderson Architects PPLC to provide Architectural / Engineering Services for a Housing Gateway Center Grant submittal.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $50,000.00
Are funds already budgeted? Yes A-1620-23-40-4006
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: RFQ-22-22
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD AND EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH CHIANIS + ANDERSON ARCHITECTS, PLLC FOR ARCHITECTURAL / ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR HOUSING GATEWAY CENTER FOR THE SULLIVAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, homelessness and the expense of providing shelter through the use of local hotels have been identified as significant problems for Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan (the County), in partnership with HONOR EHG, Inc. (HONOR), a regional not-for-profit agency with extensive success in operating homeless shelters, is preparing a funding application to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (NYSOTDA) for capital assistance for the construction of a Housing Gateway Center in Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, this funding opportunity has a rolling deadline, with quarterly application reviews and first-come, first-serve awards; and
WHEREAS, the County and HONOR seek to submit a strong application in the first quarter of 2023, and said application requires schematic building design documents and construction cost estimate; and
WHEREAS, professional architectural/engineering services are required for the design documents; and
WHEREAS, the County has completed a qualifications-based selection process for a qualified firm to provide Architectural/Engineering Design Services for a Housing Gateway Center, with the preliminary deliverables to be “Schematic Design, including Construction Cost Estimate, for the funding application;” and
WHEREAS, upon successful receipt of funding this firm will then continue this project through construction; and
WHEREAS, Chianis + Anderson Architects, PLLC, 31 Front St., Binghamton, NY 13905 has been determined the most qualified firm for such work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature authorizes the County Manager to sign the necessary agreements, contracts, and documentation, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve, to retain the services of Chianis + Anderson in accordance with the attached Fee Schedule as submitted in response to RFQ-22-22